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The imperative – Sit down! Don’t talk!

Form of the imperative

The imperative form is the same as the bare infinitive. It has only one form for both second person singular and plural ‘you’

Examples:

In the negative form you add ‘do not’ or ‘don’t’

Examples:

Use of the imperative

You can use the imperative to give instructions, commands, advice or to invite:

1. To give instructions

2. To give commands

3. To give advice

4. To invite

Use of the emphatic do with the imperative

You can use ‘do before the imperative to emphasize what you want to say:

Example:

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